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Practice variations by population: training significance

R D Feigin1, J E Drutz, E O Smith

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030-3498, USA.

Pediatrics
|August 1, 1996
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Pediatricians in smaller communities perform more procedures on sick children than those in larger areas. Current general practice training may not adequately prepare pediatricians for these diverse procedural demands.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Medicine
  • Community Health
  • Medical Education

Background:

  • General pediatricians provide care to sick infants and children across diverse community settings.
  • Understanding variations in procedural frequency and care patterns is crucial for effective medical training.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate differences in the frequency of procedures performed by general pediatricians based on community size.
  • To analyze variations in the levels of care provided to sick infants and children by pediatricians in different sized communities.
  • To inform the development of postgraduate training experiences for pediatric residents.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was distributed to 1412 Texas pediatricians.
  • The questionnaire requested data on the frequency of 29 specific procedures and the provision of various care levels.

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  • Responses were analyzed and categorized based on the population size of the pediatrician's practice community (<100,000 vs. >100,000).

    • Main Results:

    • A 54% response rate was achieved.
    • Significant differences in procedure performance were observed for 21 out of 29 procedures between community sizes.
    • Pediatricians in smaller communities (<100,000 population) performed a higher proportion of these procedures.
    • No significant difference was found in providing newborn Level II and III care, with over 65% offering Level II care.
    • Physicians in smaller communities were more likely to provide intermediate and intensive care beyond the newborn period.

    Conclusions:

    • Significant variations exist in procedural frequency and care patterns among general pediatricians practicing in communities of different sizes.
    • The current general practice rotation may not offer sufficient training for the range of procedures performed by community-based pediatricians.
    • Educational curricula need to be adapted to ensure adequate preparation for diverse pediatric practice settings.